WELLS BRANCH EL

schools.roundrockisd.org/wellsbranch/

558 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wells Branch Elementary, located in the northern region of Austin and part of the Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD), serves a diverse community of students in the surrounding neighborhoods. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the development of the "whole child." By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty at Wells Branch emphasizes core competencies while providing various extracurricular opportunities that help students explore their interests and build social-emotional skills.

Beyond the classroom, the school benefits from a highly engaged parent-teacher organization and a strong commitment to community collaboration. The campus culture is defined by its dedication to creating a safe, nurturing space where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners. Through its official website, families can access resources regarding school events, academic programs, and district updates, reflecting the school’s commitment to transparent communication and strong home-to-school partnerships.

558

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WELLS BRANCH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	379
Black	76
Asian	5
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Hispanic
379 (67.9%)
White
79 (14.2%)
Black
76 (13.6%)
Two or More
18 (3.2%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ROUND ROCK ISD
Phone:	(512)428-3400
Website:	http://schools.roundrockisd.org/wellsbranch/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 59

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 85